FREEMAN NKOSI

Performed inspections, maintenance and breakdown repairs on crushers, conveyors, pump stations and vibratory equipment, fabricated replacement parts and restored equipment availability across underground operations.

Performed scheduled and unscheduled repairs on conveyor systems, pumps, shaft screens and skips, conducted vertical shaft and conveyance examinations and maintained machinery logbooks to ensure regulatory compliance.

Executed shaft examinations and maintenance tasks including replacement of buntons and pipes, fabrication of steelwork and repairs to 18-ton hoppers during a short-term contract at Evander Gold Mine.

Conducted inspections, fault-finding and repairs on shaft infrastructure, hoisting equipment and mainline components, refurbishing 18-ton hoppers and restoring critical shaft systems to safe operation.

Performed inspection, installation, maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems, chutes, pump stations and underground haulage equipment, ensuring compliance with Mine Health and Safety regulations and improving equipment availability.

Completed Boilermaker/Plater vocational training at the Engineering Skills Training Centre in 2012 with practical trade competencies.

Completed a Basic in Office Computing course at Harmony Bridging School in 2009 to develop workplace computer skills.

Completed N3 in Engineering Studies at Westcol College (Randfontein) in 2008 focusing on foundational engineering principles.

Completed Grade 12 at Phendulani Secondary School, achieving the South African matriculation certificate in 2007.